4 Ways to Purchase Vehicles on eCarsTrade
From auctions to direct purchases – select the buying method that works best for you.
Blind Auctions
Place your highest offer and wait for the auction results.
Open Auctions
See the current highest bid and outbid other traders.
Fixed Prices
Bid or Buy Now to buy directly or negotiate the price.
Our Stock
Our own stock of cars available for immediate purchase.
1. Blind Auctions
Place your best bid and get the car at your price.
Optimize your time by deciding the maximum price you are willing to pay for a vehicle and place a bid other traders can't see.
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You can change or delete your bid while the auction is still live.
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If the seller accepts your bid, you will receive an email. The decision time varies by auction—check the expected decision time on the auction page.
Bid guidance included with every listing
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Estimation Price
This tool shows your chances of winning, from very unlikely to very likely, based on past auction data or data provided by the seller. -
Bid suggestion
For cars without estimation prices, in case of doubt, use our bid suggestion tool to decide how much to bid based on the current market. If you prefer a custom bid suggestion, your Account manager is here for you.
2. Open Auctions
Bid in real time and outbid other car traders.
In Open Auctions, you can see the current highest bid and submit a higher one to compete for the vehicle.
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You can't cancel your bids, so only bid if you're sure.
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For the best chance of winning, follow the auction closely and increase your bids by €200–€500 at a time.
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The seller decides whether to accept the final bid.
3. Fixed Prices
Buy immediately or make a quick offer.
Click 'Buy now' and purchase a vehicle directly at the listed price.
Some listings also offer a 'Bid or Buy Now' option, where you can suggest a slightly lower price.
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If bidding is available, aim for no more than €100–200 below the listed price.
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We will contact you within 2 hours to confirm the purchase.
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The purchase is final—cancellations are not possible.
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All available information about the car is shown on the listing page.
4. Our Stock
Our own stock of cars available for immediate purchase.
These are eCarsTrade-owned vehicles, often already located at our warehouse and ready for fast delivery.
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Buy immediately using the 'Buy now' button.
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For certain vehicles, you can submit two offers and potentially buy the car for a lower price. To increase your chances of success, keep your offer within €400 of the listed price.
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Full vehicle information is available on the listing page.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The bid suggestion calculator is not working. How can I calculate how much to bid?
If the calculator is not working, try selecting the car model from the drop-down menu. If that does not help, add more filters to your search, such as mileage or year of registration. If it still does not work after you've done all this, please contact your Account Manager for help.
Can I cancel a purchase/bid made by mistake?
You can delete or change your bids ONLY on Blind auctions, and only before the auction ends. You cannot cancel bids on Open auctions, Fixed prices, or Our stock. After the auction ends, all bids and purchases on eCarsTrade are final and cannot be canceled. If you cancel, penalties will apply (see our Terms & Conditions). If you make a mistake or have a problem, please contact your Account Manager.
I made the highest bid, does that mean I will win the vehicle?
Not always. Even if your bid is the highest, the leasing company retains the right to refuse the sale if their target price has not been met.
If I lose the auction, can I still buy that car?
We do not get updates from our partners about whether cars have been sold after the auction ends. If a car has not been sold, our partners will list it online again. If this happens, you will get an email letting you know the car is available. Make sure your email subscription is turned on in your Personal page.
